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We are the same team who produce The Real Estate Book and our goal here is to serve up market insights, trends, tips and local listings for the Halton and Hamilton region using a digital platform.
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2023 Market Update: What’s the Latest?
UncategorizedThe real estate market has navigated a challenging year so far in 2023 with higher mortgage rates, and various economic and employment factors affecting sales and prices. In the first quarter, we saw a shift from a seller’s market to a more balanced one, with home sale prices dropping slightly and bidding wars coming to […]
Five Themes for Chilling Halloween Décor
UncategorizedAs the leaves drop and the autumn air cools, it’s time to transform your home into a spooky, eerie wonderland for little ghouls and goblins. Outdoor Halloween decorating is a fun tradition that lets you showcase your creativity while allowing your inner child to shine. To create your spine-tingling scene, consider these few ideas to […]
Preparing Your Home for Fall
UncategorizedAs the vibrant colours of summer begin to fade and a gentle chill creeps into the air, it’s time to turn your attention to preparing your home for the cozy embrace of fall. Fall is a season of change, and with a little proactive effort, you can ensure that your home is ready to welcome […]
5 Things Not To Do When Selling Your Home
UncategorizedThe process of selling a residential property can be time-consuming and emotionally demanding, especially if it is your first sale. While your home’s curb appeal influences a prospective buyer’s potential to propose an offer, it may sometimes feel like an invasion of your property. Strangers will visit your home and snoop around in search of […]
Meet The Realtors: Sarit & Jordan Zalter
UncategorizedHow long have you been working in real estate? Sarit: I have been in the business since 1997 and Jordan has been since 2009. I remember taking road trips with my dad in the early ‘70s as a little girl to purchase properties for development, so our exposure to the business runs deep. What […]
The Risks and Rewards of Buying a Rental Property: Hamilton
UncategorizedFor the average person, trying to anticipate what’s coming next in the real estate market is like trying to predict the weather in April. And deciding whether to invest in real estate in today’s market can be even more confusing. Our real estate experts share great advice on the risks and rewards of residential rental […]